This was a detail that I tried to book with an Audiworld member 2 1/2 years ago but we just never could get a date.

Anyway this car needed some TLC. Tons of swirls and light scratches as this is the customer's daily driver and unfortunately it sits outside 365 days a year.

So we cleaned it up with Menzerna Power Gloss compound with an orange ccs pad followed it with Menzerna SIP with a white pad and then finished with Menzerna PO85RD with a blue pad. For our last step we used Swissvax cleaner fluid to prep the paint for Swissvax Divine.

Tools and products used:
Take a look:

Exterior:
Optimum Power Clean
Optimum Instant Detail Spray
P21S Autowash
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Adam's Undercarriage Spray
Adam's Metal 1 and 2
Menzerna Power Gloss Compound
Menzerna SIP
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Top Inspection
Swissvax Paint Rubber
Swissvax Quick Finish
Swissvax Cleaner Fluid
Swissvax Divine
Swissvax Autobahn (for the wheels)
Swissvax Pneu (for the tires)
Adam's In and Out

Tools:

Infratech 5300
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
LC Orange Pad
LC CCS White Pad
LC CCS Blue Pad
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Detailer's Domain "Uber" Wool Mitt
Ace Powersticks
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun
3m Masking Tape (green)

Here are the pictures:

The wash with Optimum Power Clean to remove any on the paint.

 

The wheels BBS LM's always a classic!



Powerstick in action


Wheels after Swissvax Autobahn treatment and Swissvax Pneu for the tires


Paint imperfections:




Rinsing the TT after Swissvax Divine was applied

 

The super tight beading



And now the afters (we had overcast and some showers all throughout this detail)








Last shot:


Enjoy!

 

sorry overcast that day, I tried really hard to ask the sun to come out but no deal.

 

Beautiful work Phil.

 

Looks great! Can you tell me more about the powersticks?

ps-I got the first half of my order and I'm real excited for the rest! Thanks again for the awesome service!

 

sure thing thanks for the update, we should have another pallet land today with the rest of the stuff.

as for the ace powersticks.

take a look.

http://www.acepowerstick.com/Video_Demos.html

and where to buy:
http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...nfID=25&Page=1

 

Perfect thanks! Might have to pick some of those up!

 

sure thing they are in stock.

 

Is the power gloss compound necessary because the car is parked outdoor (therefore needed more work). Wondering if just using SIP and nano work just fine for the DIY guy?

btw...awesome work phil!

 

for this car power gloss was necessary, this car was in bad shape.

you can use sip and nano should take care of the job.

 

Great job, Gotta love that reflectivity of Black!

 

thanks Chris!